14U team loaded with 2018 Hot 100 candidates (2/16)
14U team loaded with 2018 Hot 100 candidates (2/16)
One of the top teams in our FAB 50 14U Club Rankings, which we unveiled last week, was Georgia Impact – Lewis which was rated No. 7 in our first list of the year.
Patrick Lewis not only has a team that can make a run at Nationals this year, he also has a whole team full of candidates for the Hot 100 list.
Here’s a look at nine of this talented freshmen players who are being recruited and have the skills to play at the next level… players are listed alphabetically.
Player: MADDIE BILLINGS
Team: Georgia Impact – Lewis
Pos: P/3B
High School: Etowah H.S.
City/ST: Woodstock, GA
Stats: Club – 132 IP, 2.65 ERA, 170K, .300 avg. 1 HR; High School – 2.315 ERA, 198K, .371 Avg. 8 doubles 25 RBI
Honors: 5-AAAAAA 1st Team All-Region, Cherokee County Ledger 1st Team All-County, Cherokee County Tribune 1st Team All-County, Etowah Defensive Player of the Year.
GPA: 4.0 taking Honors classes
Recruiting: Has taken unofficial visits to Miss St., South Carolina, Ole Miss, Auburn, Georgia
Off the field: Maddie excels in the classroom and currently ranks in the top 5% of her class of 653 while balancing softball.
Coach’s Comments: “Along with Impact teammate Skylar Wallace, lead an Etowah team that was 8-19 the prior year to a Sweet 16 finish this year. Faced Pope star pitcher Kelly Barnhill in a region matchup and collected the only 2 hits of the game, including an RBI double. Also struck out 7 over seven innings in defeat to the eventual AAAAAA state champs. Pitched all 3 games of a first round playoff upset of number 4 ranked Lambert, advancing Etowah to the Sweet 16.”
“Maddie is known as one of the better spinners of the ball in her age group and her combination of movement, velocity and off-speed makes her one of the top pitchers in the Southeast. She’s also a talented third baseman with the ability to play either position in college.”
Player: LOGAN CAYMOL
Team: Georgia Impact – Lewis
Pos: Pitcher
High School: Buford High School
City/ST: Suwanee, GA
Stats: Club – 138 IP, 1.93 ERA, 1.22 WHIP, 136K
Honors: Logan’s Buford High School team won the AAAA State Championship and was ranked #1 in the country by MaxPreps
GPA: 3.8 and awarded President’s Award for Educational Excellence
Recruiting: Committed to Tennessee
Off the field: Also plays basketball and is active in her church and FCA. Logan’s Dad played professional basketball overseas and her grandfather played quarterback at Clemson.
Coach’s Comments: “Logan stands 6-foot-1 tall and was one of the most highly sought after 2018 pitchers in the country. One of the top pitchers in the game and is still maturing into her frame.”
Player: TRINITY INGLESTON
Team: Georgia Impact – Lewis
Pos: 1B, 3B, OF
High School: Northgate H.S.
City/ST: Sharpsburg, GA
Stats: Club – 55 GP (injury), .343 avg., 4 doubles, 3 triples, 3 HR, 25 RBI
GPA: 3.5
Recruiting: Unofficial visits to Mississippi State, Georgia State, and South Carolina
Off the field: Enjoys hunting, fishing, drawing, and singing
Coach’s Comments: “Trinity fractured her ankle at Scenic City Showcase in June and was unable to play at PGF Nationals, but she is one of the top power hitting players in the southeast. Trinity also has a cannon arm with overhand speeds in the mid-upper 60s.:
Player: KASSIDY KRUPIT
Team: Georgia Impact – Lewis
Pos: P, 3B, 1B
High School: Lambert High School
City/ST: Suwanee, GA
Stats: Club – .349 Avg., 8HR, 47 RBI, 146 IP, 2.3 ERA,1.18 WHIP, 142Ks; High School – .462 avg, slugged .808, 1.51 ERA and .825 WHIP
Honors: 6–AAAAAA 1st Team All-Region, 1st Team All-County, All-State Honorable Mention, Lambert High School Rookie of the Year; Academic – AP/Honor Student, HOSA Member
Set Lambert H.S. single season record for doubles
Recruiting: Unofficial visits to Georgia, Auburn, Mississippi State, College of Charleston, Central Florida and attended prospect camps at Kentucky, Missouri, and Georgia State
Off the field: Also plays basketball and does Crossfit and yoga
Coach’s Comments: “Kassidy is a power-hitting pitcher and third baseman. She led our team in home runs last year while hitting in the cleanup spot most of the year.”
Player: MALLORY LEWIS
Team: Georgia Impact – Lewis
Pos: OF/IF
High School: Kennesaw Mountain H.S. –
City/ST: Kennesaw, GA
Stats: Club – .305 8 2B, 45 Runs Scored, 22 steals; High School – .377 Avg, .485 OBP
GPA: 3.5
Recruiting: Unofficial visits to Alabama, Auburn, Virginia, UGA and South Carolina
Off-the-field
Coach’s Comments: “Mal has battled injuries the last two years. She fractured her finger just before 12U Nationals and played thru the pain to help her team to a 3rd place finish. She has power at the plate but can also play small when asked and has deceptive speed.”
Player: MADELYN LIBBY
Team: Georgia Impact – Lewis
Pos: OF/IF
High School: Elbert County H.S.
City/ST: Elberton, GA
Stats: Club – 73 GP .323 avg., 6 doubles, 2 triples, 5 HR; High School – batted .395 with 3 HRs, 14 doubles and 30 RBI
Honors: AAA All State Honorable Mention, 8-AAA 1st Team All-Region
GPA: 4.0
Recruiting: Unofficial visits to Auburn, UGA, Georgia Southern, and South Carolina
Off the field: Member of Friends helping Friends club, volunteers at local Little League softball camps
Coach’s Comments: “Maddy has played centerfield on our team since 12U and has great range in the outfield and a power bat.”
Player: FAITH SHIRLEY
Team: Georgia Impact – Lewis
Pos: C, 2B
High School: Alexander High School
City/ST: Winston, GA
Stats: Club – .346 avg, 17 doubles, 1 triple and 1 HR; High School – .422 avg.
Honors: All County – 2nd Team
GPA: 3.4
Other Sports Accomplishments: 8th grade basketball MVP, 8th Grade All County Softball MVP
Recruiting: Unofficial visits Auburn, UGA, Georgia Southern
Coach’s Comments: “Faith was involved in a nasty collision at the plate during the high school season and dealt with a concussion. In true Faith style, she absorbed the huge hit and recorded the out! She has one of the best swings in the country and can compete with anyone in the 2018 class. Faith is a coach’s dream, she will outwork anybody and do whatever she’s asked at any time. Easily a top 10 hitter in the nation.”
Player: SAVANNAH STEWART
Team: Georgia Impact – Lewis
Pos: OF
High School: Hillgrove H.S.
City/ST: Marietta, GA
Stats: Club – .448 avg with previous club. 12 GP with Impact, .393 avg, 6 SB; High School – .442 avg
Honors: 4-AAAAAA 1st Team All-Region, All Cobb County Honorable Mention
GPA: 4.0 advanced classes in math, science, and social studies
Recruiting: Unofficial visits to Mississippi State and Georgia Southern
Off the field: Enjoys running, crafting and watching all sporting events. An active participant in Sublime, a faith-based organization, and enjoys charity work, especially with children and animals.
Coach’s Comments: “Savannah, nicknamed ‘Rocket,’ is a lefty slapper (righty thrower) who has all the tools to play small ball (2.75 home-to-first) yet has the ability to power slap and hit for power. Savannah just came over to our team this fall and is a great addition to a talented group. Her Hillgrove High School team went to the AAAAAA Elite 8.”
Player: SKYLAR WALLACE
Team: Georgia Impact – Lewis
Pos: SS, 2B, OF
High School: Etowah High School
City/ST: Woodstock, GA
Stats: Club – 71 GP, .443 avg, .522 OBP, 8 doubles, 5 triples, 2 HR’s, 39 RBI, 65 SB; High School – .592 avg., 8 doubles, 4 triples, 25 BB and 18 SB
Honors: AAAAAA 2nd team All-State, 5-AAAAAA 1st Team All Region, Cherokee County Ledger 1st Team All County, Cherokee County Tribune 1st Team All County, Etowah MVP
Recruiting: Committed to Alabama
Other Sports Accomplishments: Also runs track for Etowah Varsity
Coach’s Comments: “Skylar fractured her right hand two weeks before PGF Nationals last summer. Skylar tried to give it a go but was unable to bat due to the pain. However, she made the decision to try batting right handed, which she hadn’t done in two years, and was able to swing without a lot of discomfort. Even batting right-handed Skylar led the team in average at PGF!”
“Skylar was possibly the most highly recruited player in the Southeast before verbally committing to Alabama in January. She had offers from Alabama, Tennessee, Kentucky, Florida and South Carolina and interest from many others. She has the rare combination of speed and power that every coach is looking for.”